Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Living the fantasy on Zoom’ by Michael Urban
Are you spending a lot of time video conferencing these days? L.A. writer Michael Urban shares a few tips on how to shine in those meetings in his essay: "Living the Fantasy on Zoom."
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Episode 106: Update on getting dual citizenship in Germany – What works and what doesn’t Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 93: Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – Part II: Anna Winger, Rik de Lisle and Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 74: The royal “Putsch” that wasn’t – Is Germany in danger? Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 60: Common Ground Berlin Stammtisch, Vol. 2: A Scintillating Look at the News. Common Ground
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Episode 55: The Angst about Denglisch Common Ground
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Episode 52: The Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts: What do they mean for Big Tech and you? Common Ground
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Episode 46: The Young and Restless – A new generation of German MPs take charge Common Ground
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Episode 44: Street Names Common Ground
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Episode 41: A new German Chancellor and French EU presidency -- Are the changes a recipe for more gridlock in 2022? Common Ground
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Episode 40: Common Ground’s First Stammtisch: A Scintillating Look at the News Common Ground
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EPISODE 131: A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three. Common Ground Berlin
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EPISODE 130: A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Two. Common Ground Berlin
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Leitmotifs: Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times
In our series on classical music, "Leitmotifs," host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named 'Conductor of the Year' at last year's International Opera Awards.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Why I Love Social Distancing’ by Michael Urban
It's Wednesday and we've got a gem for you: “Why I Love Social Distancing,“ by Michael Urban. Do we need to say more?
Studio Berlin, broadcast June 10, 2020: Will the worldwide, ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests open a new dialogue on racism in Germany and Europe?
Host Sumi Somaskanda delves into modern-day discrimination in Germany and its history of racial injustice with Malcolm Ohanwe, journalist for German public broadcaster BR; Larry Olomofe, executive director of PADLINK; Joshua Kwesi Aikins, a political scientist with Afrozensus, and Peggy Piesche, a literary and cultural studies scholar.
Odes to love and life: singer songwriter Finn Ronsdorf on his first EP
Berlin-based musician Finn Ronsdorf is releasing his first EP, "Odes," on June 12. We talk with the 21-year-old singer-songwriter about his early musical influences and what it takes to write a love song. He says the key is "really just being very much in the moment."
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘In Memory’ by Jocko Weyland
For our series, Wednesday 3 p.m., we hear "In Memory" by Jocko Weyland, his observation at a public pool in Frankfurt a long time ago. (Original air date July 31, 2019)
Studio Berlin, broadcast June 3, 2020: What are the options for leisure travel in the time of COVID-19 (Original air date: May 13, 2020)
It’s high time to book that summer vacation, but what options for leisure travel are there in the time of a pandemic? Is it even safe to travel domestically or internationally? And what will happen to tourism in Berlin?
The rap teaching kids to keep COVID-19 at bay
Brodie White loves to teach guitar and audio production to kids. But when the schools were closed, the 35-year-old had a lot of time on his hands, so he came up with a special lesson for his students: a hygiene rules rap. We found out more in today's Amplified.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘I got you babe’ by Jess Sweetman
Our own Jess Sweetman shares her secret to finding comfort in these challenging times. One hint: It involves the "Goddess of Pop."
Studio Berlin, broadcast May 27, 2020: Soccer is back in Germany, should other countries follow suit?
The Bundesliga resumed this month with soccer teams playing to empty stadiums. It's the first major sports league in the world to restart amid the coronavirus health crisis. But is this a manageable solution in the pandemic era for soccer and other sports? And how are fans reacting to the so-called "ghost games"?
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